<p> SELECTED RESOURCES ON TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING </p><p>American Translators Association Information on translation and interpreting and on ATA benefits and activities. http://www.atanet.org</p><p>Value of Foreign Language Education Brown, Christine L. (2002). Early Language Learning: A National Necessity. Basic Education, 8, 3-7. http://www.c-b-e.org/PDF/be/BE0204.pdf</p><p>Critical Role of Foreign Language Education in National Security Brecht, Richard D., & William P. Rivers. (2002). Language, National Security, and the Nation's Schools. Basic Education, 8, 13-16. http://www.c-b-e.org/PDF/be/BE0204.pdf</p><p>Why Learn German? A list of practical arguments for studying German. http://sps.k12.mo.us/khs/german/germany/teacher/dtteachr.htm#REC</p><p>Common Questions about Translating and Interpreting Humorous, practical questions and answers about the translating and interpreting professions. http://hometown.aol.com/marlasanch/Questions.html</p><p>Bureau of Labor Statistics Statistics on the size and growth of the translating and interpreting professions. http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab21.htm http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20052.htm</p>